Robert Fisk
Richmond,MO
Summary
Proven expertise in welding and fabrication, honed at Union Pacific, where I excelled in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring safety. Skilled in reading blueprints and effective communication, I consistently met tight schedules and production quotas, showcasing adaptability and a focus on results. Achieved significant improvements in project completion efficiency by leveraging advanced welding techniques and fostering teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Atlas Mechanical
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Installed premade heating and air conditioning ducts to finish new system work or repair existing system malfunctions.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
Carman Welder
Union Pacific
02.2000 - 06.2019
- Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
- Replaced and repaired defective piping, valves, air brake pistons and wheel sets to maintain optimal performance of railcars.
- Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
- Maintained tight schedules by coordinating and completing efficient repairs.
- Performed speedy and accurate inbound, in-process and outbound inspections of numerous railcars per shift.
- Inspected components such as bearings, gaskets and coupler assemblies to determine necessary repairs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Assembly Line Worker
Magna Seating
10.2000 - 02.2019
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, MO05.1994
Certificate - Machine Tool Technology
Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Lexington, MO05.1994
Skills
- Welding Techniques
- Powder coating
- Reading Blueprints
- Power Tool Usage
- Repair work
- Operating equipment
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Safety understanding
- Hand and power tools
- Maintaining safety
- Precision measuring
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sheet metal layout
- Heavy Lifting
- Welding and fabrication
Timeline
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Atlas Mechanical
06.2019 - 06.2024
Assembly Line Worker
Magna Seating
10.2000 - 02.2019
Carman Welder
Union Pacific
02.2000 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Certificate - Machine Tool Technology
Lex La-Ray Technical Center
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